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GX51 LKJ

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

103,647 mi
Last recorded103,647 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 LKJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 103,647 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 98,040 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 92,163 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 86,156 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 83,881 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Oct 2012 78,471 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 78,398 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 71,897 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 71,897 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 59,886 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 59,886 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 51,387 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

bodywork has dent and scratches

both front wiper blade split

exhaust centre pipe bracket weld failed

nearside front fog lamp inoperative

rear brakes noisy

vehicle tested in wet condition

Fail 13 Jan 2010 51,387 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

bodywork has dent and scratches

both front wiper blade split

exhaust centre pipe bracket weld failed

nearside front fog lamp inoperative

rear brakes noisy

vehicle tested in wet condition

Pass 30 Dec 2008 44,504 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 37,278 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 29,129 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 23,868 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Leon?

Based on 3,000,659 MOT tests across 265,838 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,526
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
265,838
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,909
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25,884
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,706
Stop lamp not working 22,676
position lamp(s) not working 18,548
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GX51 LKJ is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2001 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 87,915 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Leon fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX51 LKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Leon typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Seat Leon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GX51 LKJ registered?

GX51 LKJ is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 10 September 2001.

Is GX51 LKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX51 LKJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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